Sweet & Spicy Jalapeno Peach Jam Recipe
This Sweet & Spicy Jalapeno Peach Jam is a delightful combination of flavors that will elevate any dish. The sweetness of ripe peaches is balanced perfectly with the heat of jalapenos, creating a versatile jam that can be enjoyed on toast, paired with cheese, or used as a glaze for meats.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: About 6 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Boiling, Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Peach Jam:
- 3 lbs very ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and roughly chopped (about 8 cups of fruit)
- 3 TBSP fresh lemon juice
- 1 TBSP apple cider vinegar
- 5 cups sugar*
- ½ tsp. Lemon zest
- ½ tsp. Freshly grated ginger
- 3 TBSP powdered pectin
Jalapeno Addition:
- 3 jalapeno peppers**
Instructions
- Prepare the Peaches: Blanch peaches, peel, pit, and chop.
- Macerate: Combine peaches, sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, zest, ginger, pectin. Let sit.
- Prepare Jalapenos: Chop finely in food processor.
- Cook the Jam: Combine all ingredients in a pot, bring to a boil, and simmer.
- Test Consistency: Check the jam’s thickness on a chilled plate.
- Finish and Preserve: Adjust sweetness if needed, ladle into jars, seal, and process for preservation if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier jam, leave jalapeno seeds in. For a milder jam, remove seeds.
- Adjust sugar to taste to balance sweetness and heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Peach Jam, Jalapeno Jam, Homemade Jam, Spicy Jam
